No, alligators aren't frozen. They're just brumating
Last week, it was so cold in Beaumont, Texas — with lows of 18 degrees Fahrenheit — that alligators across the area were found frozen underwater, while still breathing.
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Record rain causes flooding, prompts rescues in southern California
Record rain has caused flooding in San Diego County that blocked roads, damaged homes, and prompted rescues. The mayor of San Diego has declared a state of emergency.
Challenges remain in Tennessee after last week's deadly winter storms
Tennessee has seen a high death toll from a week of freezing temperatures and winter storms. And problems persist as things thaw out.
Much of U.S. still gripped by arctic weather as Memphis deals with broken water pipes
Subfreezing conditions and treacherous roads have contributed to dozens of deaths this month across the U.S., where states as far south as Texas and Florida remain gripped by deadly arctic weather.
Much of the U.S. is still in the grip of icy weather that is blamed for 72 deaths
The numbing cold is expected to ease in the coming days as water systems in Memphis and other Tennessee cities battle broken pipes that have caused boil-water notices.
In between shoveling, we asked folks from hot spots about their first time seeing snow
If snow has lost its charms for you, consider what it's like to experience it for the first time. People from the Global South and other snowless places share what it was like to discover snow.
What to know about this weekend's brutal cold front in the central and eastern U.S.
A burst of arctic air is forecast to be warmer than last week. But nevertheless, the cold front will be expansive, bringing dangerous cold temperatures from Kansas to Pennsylvania.
The bitter cold gripping the U.S. is blamed for at least 30 deaths, 14 in Tennessee
Temperatures plunged below zero in parts of Tennessee, creating the largest power demand ever for the Tennessee Valley Authority. The icy blast stretches from Oregon to the Northeast.
Winter storms in Oregon have cut power for thousands and killed several
Winter storms in Oregon are suspected of causing at least 8 deaths, felling hundreds of trees, damaging homes, and leaving tens of thousands of people without power for multiple days.
How EV drivers can maximize their range in the cold
NPR's Juana Summers speaks with Michael Crossen, a technician with Consumer Reports' Auto Testing Center, on the impact of cold weather on EV batteries and how to maximize range in the cold.